[Vibram] Vibram Disc Golf Thread

[StevenDodge]

So far all the Soles have been 170-175. We'll make lighter ones as we get caught up with orders. It appears that many people are agreeing with the general comments here. :-D

 

[Marzac2]

Thanks a bunch Steve. I can't wait to get my hands on one of those Soles. You must employ some very artistic people there making your discs. They are all so unique in colors.

 

[Recant]

I noticed gotta go gotta throw had the Ibex up for order yesterday and I went to place that order this morning only to see it wasn't an option anymore. I Will wait for that to come out so I can order both. Quick question though. Why does Vibram use such confusing names for their products. Ibex is a sole they made for boots wasn't it? The Trak is also weird for those of us that wear their minimalist shoes because I have a pair of Treks I regularly wear for DG.

 

[xJFK]

does the sole have a sunken top? cuz the one i have definitely has a sunken top similar to the first yetis.

 

[moose-mdg]

one of mine has a dome....the slick one....the other is semi flat....the grippy one

 

[jtreadwell]

That is a frikking sweet idea!!! They could do a purpose built roller disc. It would have no equal. It would be cool if they could put a small off-road tread on the edge of the disc too.

Hey they could call it the wheel and it would rock socks!!....:doh:

 

[chris deitzel]

These came in the mail today.

And th

 

[smarkquart]

Had the Sole out for a complete round today as both my primary putter and for my "putter-league" disc. Some quick observations as I start to compile everything I have seen to send it in as my "tester" report on the Vibram website.

1) When practicing at home they seem to be the perfect putter as they do not require much power to get to the basket. They definitely float in the air, or basically do not drop as fast as other putters of similar stability.

2) They are a little difficult to actually master when you add in the difficulty of not knowing your footage on on a real course during a real round because no two situatons are the same. At home, I take most putts at 20 and 30 feet. I try to vary from time to time where around the basket I am practicing, but I am trying to master these two distances. However, playing today I often either came up way short or hit the top chains and had it spit out. I only made one quality putt today with the Sole. More practice will likely be required to hone it in to as it as a regular putter.

3) Originally I was not impressed with them as a driving putter, but after today I completely changed my mind. On a top of the world drive they got almost the same distance as my driver. During our "putter league" round I was still really getting them out there. I could not flip them but if I wrist rolled, they would not come back. It made me concentrate on clean lines. When I did so, I was very impressed by its accuracy and distance.

I hate to say it, but for now I am keeping my regular putters in the bag. Yet I will continue work with the Sole because I think it has real potential.

 

[solomon.trenton]

These came in the mail today.

And th

whered you get all them?

 

[captain jack]

whered you get all them?

Disc fairy.

 

[solomon.trenton]

you sending the disc fairy my way then?

 

[chris deitzel]

A few of them may be for sale. Most will be donated to local events and to TD's

 

[TalbotTrojan]

Had the Sole out for a complete round today as both my primary putter and for my "putter-league" disc. Some quick observations as I start to compile everything I have seen to send it in as my "tester" report on the Vibram website.

1) When practicing at home they seem to be the perfect putter as they do not require much power to get to the basket. They definitely float in the air, or basically do not drop as fast as other putters of similar stability.

2) They are a little difficult to actually master when you add in the difficulty of not knowing your footage on on a real course during a real round because no two situatons are the same. At home, I take most putts at 20 and 30 feet. I try to vary from time to time where around the basket I am practicing, but I am trying to master these two distances. However, playing today I often either came up way short or hit the top chains and had it spit out. I only made one quality putt today with the Sole. More practice will likely be required to hone it in to as it as a regular putter.

3) Originally I was not impressed with them as a driving putter, but after today I completely changed my mind. On a top of the world drive they got almost the same distance as my driver. During our "putter league" round I was still really getting them out there. I could not flip them but if I wrist rolled, they would not come back. It made me concentrate on clean lines. When I did so, I was very impressed by its accuracy and distance.

I hate to say it, but for now I am keeping my regular putters in the bag. Yet I will continue work with the Sole because I think it has real potential.

Thanks for the thoughts.

I normally putt with a VP and like some good stability in my putter. I am hoping your observations here mean that it will be enough to be my putter.

 

[StevenDodge]

Hi all, I received the following question and wanted to see if any of you had helpful thoughts:

"Just received an Ascent disc I purchased online. Color described as "Unique". It is the same color as the ground and leaves in most of the courses I golf. Is there any way to color this disc so I can find it after I throw it?"

 

[jubuttib]

Hi all, I received the following question and wanted to see if any of you had helpful thoughts:

"Just received an Ascent disc I purchased online. Color described as "Unique". It is the same color as the ground and leaves in most of the courses I golf. Is there any way to color this disc so I can find it after I throw it?"

From what I remember the old putter took well to dyes, so that's always an option.

 

[Technohic]

Seriously. If there was one thing you could fix with Vibram discs, it is the damned earth tones. I had to make an effort to some degree to get a couple summits in a brighter red and one in blue. The brown mixed with orange or just the pale tan colors I had with Ridges before were major turn offs and always in my head when considering trying another Vibram disc.

I felt like I payed extra for quality as Vibram discs are so durable, but that durability is useless if I lose the disc in light brush.

 

[maansmit]

Hi all, I received the following question and wanted to see if any of you had helpful thoughts:

"Just received an Ascent disc I purchased online. Color described as "Unique". It is the same color as the ground and leaves in most of the courses I golf. Is there any way to color this disc so I can find it after I throw it?"

The discs take dye well so just choose a higher visibility dye color.

 

[Technohic]

The discs take dye well so just choose a higher visibility dye color.

I thought that you would have to dye it a darker color than what the disc already is?

 

[solomon.trenton]

Seriously. If there was one thing you could fix with Vibram discs, it is the damned earth tones. I had to make an effort to some degree to get a couple summits in a brighter red and one in blue. The brown mixed with orange or just the pale tan colors I had with Ridges before were major turn offs and always in my head when considering trying another Vibram disc.

I felt like I payed extra for quality as Vibram discs are so durable, but that durability is useless if I lose the disc in light brush.

[this was a problem for me, so i had to get two sets of discs, one for fall and winter (bright colors) and one for summer (gray, black etc.)

I thought that you would have to dye it a darker color than what the disc already is?

yes

 

[maansmit]

You do have to dye darker but it may still be easier to see than an orange disc or whatever leaf color the disc may be originally.